Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer
dubochet, jacques-julien (vevey, 10–05–1798 - munich, 04–09–1868), publisher
production date: around 1846
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: wood engraving
dimensions - artwork:
height: 25. 9cm
width: 17. 8cm
dimensions - image:
height: 20. 2cm
width: 12. 9cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 40cm
width: 30cm
iconographic description:
presumed caricature portrait of balzac destroying the bust of corneille using a sledgehammer. Illustration engraved for jérôme paturot: in search of a social position, by louis reybaud. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, caricature - humorous drawing, sculpture
person / character depicted:
balzac, honoré de; racine, jean; corneille, pierre; voltaire; boileau, nicolas (known as boileau-despréaux)
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 20–06–1979
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal 278. Date: Vers 1846.
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